P. M. WELLS CHARTER ACADEMY

www.pmwellsacademy.org

Charter School 618 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

P.M. Wells Charter Academy is a tuition-free public charter school located in Kissimmee, Florida, serving students in grades K-8. Established with a commitment to academic excellence, the school operates under the mission of fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes critical thinking, character development, and student achievement. The academy emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating rigorous academic standards with initiatives aimed at preparing students for success in high school and beyond.

The school is known for its focus on maintaining a strong partnership between educators, students, and families. By utilizing a structured curriculum and emphasizing individualized attention, P.M. Wells seeks to address the unique needs of its diverse student population. In addition to core academic subjects, the school often highlights its dedication to extracurricular activities and social-emotional learning, ensuring that students develop both academically and personally within a safe, community-oriented campus environment.

618

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for P. M. WELLS CHARTER ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	440
Black	53
Asian	5
Two or More	12
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
440 (71.2 %)
White
103 (16.7 %)
Black
53 (8.6 %)
Two or More
12 (1.9 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	OSCEOLA
Phone:	(321)697-1020
Website:	http://www.pmwellsacademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	618
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	184
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 84

Grade 7 78

Grade 8 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for P. M. WELLS CHARTER ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	82
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	69
Grade 6	84
Grade 7	78
Grade 8	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for P. M. WELLS CHARTER ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	293	47.4%
Male	325	52.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)